Flagship book festival . Nice, like to see that. Welcome b welcome back. And how many of you have attended one of those, National Book festival presents . Good, thank you, we like you so much. Well, welcome to the library of congresss National Book festival presents, a vibrant new series of programs inspired by the National Book festival and meant to bring you into the heart of this historic dynamic institution, the library of congress, your national library. This is a brand new effort through which we hope to spark conversations, engauge, inspire and entertain you with some of the most perverse, provocative writers of the day. In every program that we put before you, say from the childrens writer dave pilkey to a conversation with a haitian, wonderful literary novelist, to the program youve come to hear tonight, we mean to connect the works of living writers to a larger history, a deeper understanding. We delight in makes those connections for you and we delight in provoking the kind
Current nonfiction authors and books the latest book reviews and well talk about the current Nonfiction Books featured cspan spoke tv. And welcome to about books. In a few minutes were going to chat with brant akonnor books, industry analyst at turkana, about book Sales Numbers in the united in the First Quarter of 2024. But first, here are some of the latest news from, the publishing world well, publishers have now joined Penguin Random house in its federal suit, challenging an iowa state law that prohibits books featuring descriptions, sex acts in k through 12 School Libraries and classrooms. Hachette, harpercollins, mcmillan, Simon Schuster and sourcebooks have signed on to that lawsuit challenging. Iowa state file for nine six. As its known in a joint statement, the publishers quote, the alarming rise book bans across the country demands. Our collective action now than ever. We must stand firmly with our and readers to defend fundamental right to read and freedom of expression. A r
Latest news about the Publishing Industry . Interesting insider interviews with Publishing Industry experts. Well also give you updates on current nonfiction authors and books the latest book reviews and well talk about the current Nonfiction Books featured cspan spoke tv. And welcome to about books. In a few minutes were going to chat with brant akonnor books, industry analyst at turkana, about book Sales Numbers in the united in the First Quarter of 2024. But first, here are some of the latest news from, the publishing world well, publishers have now joined Penguin Random house in its federal suit, challenging an iowa state law that prohibits books featuring descriptions, sex acts in k through 12 School Libraries and classrooms. Hachette, harpercollins, mcmillan, Simon Schuster and sourcebooks have signed on to that lawsuit challenging. Iowa state file for nine six. As its known in a joint statement, the publishers quote, the alarming rise book bans across the country demands. Our co
Pretty quick because it was like trying to spray the spray the flames back because it was already approaching like my yard. But it was just all smoke. At one point, flames could be seen pouring out of the rooftop. Good evening, everyone. Im mike mibach. And im julie julie haener, ten nearby homes also threatened by the fire. Officials say it started just before four this afternoon in a vacant lot, but quickly moved uphill to a house on the 7800 block of outlook avenue. Ktvu zac sos joins us now live with the latest. Zach. The fire is out now, but were hearing this could have been much worse. Yeah, thats right. Much worse. Firefighters faced with some really dry conditions today, some high wind, all in a fairly dense residential neighborhood. Despite all of that, just one person injured. Sorry. No, just one person. One persons home. Damaged. No one injured tonight. So firefighters obviously hoping that no damage would occur to any homes whatsoever. But still, despite everything that the
Underway right now as to how this happened. But again, in downtown San Francisco at fifth and market around 930 tonight and Autonomous Vehicle hit a woman and we do have a crew on the scene. Were working to get more information and hopefully bringing you a live report coming up in just a few minutes. There from this breaking news. Okay. Moving on, a San Pablo Police officer was honored tonight by the city for saving the life of an infant. And three weeks later, the baby is now fully recovered. Tonight, though, the 911 dispatch audio and officers body cam footage was released showing us those dramatic moments with 911. Whats the location of your emergency . Yeah hi. A baby choking. Okay. What is the address. Oh so purple and red. When its a situation like that, it feels like everythings moving so slow. But then you look back and its like it wasnt, you know, it wasnt slow at all. It was super fast. San pablo Police Officer Brandon Oswald knows every second counts. And on september 9th th